Botanica Dehydrated Bergamot 100 g

NAME: Citrus bergamia
FAMILY: Runtaceae
PLACE OF PRODUCTION: Croatia
APPEARANCE: dark interior and yellow skin
TASTE: citrusy and crisp
PART OF PLANT: fruit
PROCESSING METHOD: the slices are dried in a dehydrator under controlled conditions

COOKERY:
- it is not used as food, but as a flavor-balancing spice
- used for sauces, marinades, marmalades and jams, various desserts and ice creams

CATERING/HOSPITALITY: 
- ingredient and decoration for warm beverages like black tea and cold beverages like iced tea, water, various cocktails, liquours and spritzes
- compliments nicely with Mediterranean herbs and Juniper
- combines perfectly with gin, vermouth, white rum, vodka and prosecco drinks

FUN FACT
- also known as the citrus prince for his important role in the perfume industry
- bergamot oil, in addition to black tea, is a main ingredient in EarlGrey tea. This kind of tea was allegedly made by placing black tea next to the bergamot, which resulted in aroma blending